Category Archives: Travelers

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport passes annual FAA certification and safety inspection with zero discrepancies

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) has passed its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and safety inspection with zero discrepancies. Commercial “air carrier” airports such as GFIA are regulated by the FAA. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 proposes rules for the certification and operation… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport honoured with World Travel Award for customer-friendliness and consistent high quality for the 15th consecutive year

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For the 15th time in succession, Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for its customer-friendliness and consistent high quality. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The evaluation criteria included customer-friendliness and the general quality standards of products and services. In its category, Zurich Airport won out against nine competitors: Amsterdam,… Read the full press release

PATA empowers members with comprehensive view of destination visitor data through partnership with ADARA

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BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with ADARA, the enterprise-wide data solution for travel brands, to empower its members with a comprehensive view of destination visitor data for more powerful and efficient marketing campaigns. As part of the agreement, ADARA will work… Read the full press release

Visby Airport now secured its position as one of the most climate-smart in the world

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In mid-June, Swedavia’s operations at Visby Airport became entirely fossil-free. Following years of focused work, which includes electrification of its vehicles, a switch in fuels and implementation of efficiency measures, the airport has now secured its position as one of the most climate-smart in the world. The transport… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group opens Lufthansa Innovation Hub branches in Singapore and Shenzhen (China)

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Lufthansa Group opens offshoots of its Lufthansa Innovation Hub in Singapore and Shenzhen (China) on July 1, 2018 First non-Asian airline group with a digitization backbone in Asia’s leading innovation centers for travel and mobility  The aim is to build a sustainable bridge to the Asian market with its massive, dynamic culture of innovation COLOGNE,… Read the full press release

HSMAI now accepting entries for its 2018 Adrian Awards

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McLean, VA, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is officially accepting entries for its 2018 Adrian Awards, celebrating excellence in travel marketing. Now in their 62nd year, the Adrian Awards recognize standout brands and agencies for their innovation and creativity in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations campaigns. “The… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific and UNICEF renew partnership for the Change for Good program

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UNICEF’s Anne Curtis collects Change for Good aboard Cebu Pacific flight Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) renewed their partnership for the Change for Good program. CEB is the first airline partner of UNICEF for Change for Good in… Read the full press release

Representative Joyce, AHLA, the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association and local hoteliers discuss issues facing the industry

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Ohio Hotels Generate $25B in Economic Activity Independence, Ohio, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Representative David Joyce (R-Ohio 14) last week toured the SpringHill Suites Cleveland Independence as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program to meet with hotel employees and see firsthand the career… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko named “Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel 2018” by World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has been awarded for a second consecutive year as “Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel 2018” by World Travel Awards. The online votes were cast by professionals working within the tourism industry and by the public on the organisation’s official website. This year’s red-carpet ceremony took… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West, in The Netherlands features world-renowned designer Karim Rashid’s signature color scheme

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The world-renowned designer Karim Rashid, who has created several iconic prizeotels across Germany, is helping us add a whole new dimension to Amsterdam. Welcome to the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West, in The Netherlands. The hotel’s 476 rooms and suites feature Karim Rashid’s signature color scheme;… Read the full press release

Radisson announces The Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau, Ivory Coast scheduled to open in 2021

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of a new Radisson hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau signing brings the group’s Africa portfolio to 86 hotels and almost… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations reopens Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham resort in St. Thomas following 2017 hurricanes

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Company supports restoration of tourism following 2017 hurricanes ORLANDO, Fla. and CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, today (June 29, 2018 ) announced the reopening of its Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham resort on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The… Read the full press release

Oman Air commences new service from Muscat to Casablanca

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, commenced its new service from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca on July 1 2018. The inaugural flight WY171 departed Muscat International Airport at 01.20 after a cake cutting ceremony. The flight arrives in Casablanca at 07.10…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa treats space enthusiasts with Alexander Gerst’s LSG Group-developed meal

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Space enthusiasts have something to look forward to! In July and August Lufthansa will be offering its Business Class passengers on long-haul flights departing from Germany the opportunity to experience what life is like in outer space – at least in culinary terms. Passengers will have the… Read the full press release

Pennsylvania Tourism Office celebrates the life and legacy of Pennsylvania’s native Fred Rogers with new Fred Rogers Trail

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Latrobe, PA, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 29, 2018), the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, housed within the state Department of Community and Economic Development, paid homage to Pennsylvania native Fred Rogers and announced a Fred Rogers Trail, where travelers can zip up their cardigans and experience firsthand the neighborhoods that inspired the TV pioneer…. Read the full press release

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries awarded VisitScotland’s five-star status

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A spectacular museum and gallery in the heart of Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter has become the Fife town’s first five-star attraction. Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, which officially opened last year, has achieved VisitScotland’s top quality award. Following a Quality Assurance visit by the national tourism organisation, the… Read the full press release

City of Chicago announce expanded full lineup for the 40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival from August 24–September 2 in Millennium Park

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Chicago, 2018-Jul-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Jazz Institute of Chicago are is pleased to announce the expanded full lineup for the 40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival from August 24–September 2 in Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and at venues throughout the city. With six additional… Read the full press release

IHG closes acquisition of 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is pleased to confirm that its acquisition of a 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts (‘Regent’) has now completed. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The 51% interest has been acquired for $39 million in cash, payable in three tranches of $13 million. $13 million was paid… Read the full press release

Tourism Vancouver launches the evolution of Be A Host convention ambassador program — the MIND Partnership (Meeting and Innovation Network of Distinction)

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Vancouver, Canada, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, at a special gathering of the city’s top academics and industry leaders at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver launched the evolution of the organization’s successful Be A Host convention ambassador program. MIND Partnership (Meeting and Innovation Network of Distinction) is a group of thought leaders committed… Read the full press release

Norwegian named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 for the fourth consecutive year at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors… Read the full press release

Hilton Short Hills welcomes Paul Marsico as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

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15-year Hilton Hotels & Resorts Veteran and Hospitality Professional SHORT HILLS, NJ, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Short Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Marsico as the hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Paul Marsico most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing of Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany. “We… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group in partnership with Kalyan Group to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Strong synergies of Kalyan, Emaar and the Republic of Togo is poised to set the gold standard for hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond Newly branded Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé to open shortly in Togo assuring the exceptional hospitality standards set by the brand 30-storey landmark property to be managed by premium lifestyle hotel… Read the full press release

Aeroflot wins World Travel Awards: Europe’s Leading Airline for the second year

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Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row Aeroflot has won two categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards: Europe’s Leading Airline and Europe’s Leading Airline – Business Class. In addition, this year for the first time Aeroflot took the title of Europe’s Leading Airline to Asia. Known unofficially as… Read the full press release

Aeroflot launches daily flights from Moscow to Burgas, Bulgaria

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Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 2 July, Aeroflot launches regular direct flights from Moscow to Burgas. Daily flights on Airbus A320 will operate on the following schedules: Moscow–Burgas (all times local):   Monday: flight SU 2156 will depart Sheremetyevo at 15:25 and arrive in Burgas at 19:00; Tuesday: flight SU 2156 will depart Sheremetyevo at 15:55 and arrive in Burgas… Read the full press release

Aeroflot inaugurates daily flights from Moscow to Naples and Verona

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Moscow, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 1 July, Aeroflot launches regular flights from Moscow to Naples and Verona. Daily flights will operate on the following schedule: Moscow-Naples (all times local): flight SU 2480 will depart Sheremetyevo at 8:00 and arrive in Naples at 11:00; return flight SU 2481 will depart Naples at 12:00 and arrive at Sheremetyevo at… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo adds Santiago, Chile to its network of cargo destinations

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will be adding Santiago, Chile to its network of cargo destinations from 5th July 2018. Santiago will be Emirates SkyCargo’s sixth destination in South America following Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Viracopos, Buenos Aires and Ciudad del Este. The air… Read the full press release

dnata acquires additional 40% share in Airport Handling SPA

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has exercised its option to acquire an additional 40% share in Airport Handling SPA. The transaction will increase dnata’s total interest in the Milan-based ground handler to 70%. With majority representation on the board, dnata has already been… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines introduces new in-flight Chinese dining concept for Business Class customers

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Business Class customers on selected Singapore Airlines flights between Singapore and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong can look forward to a new in-flight Chinese dining concept, Shi Quan Wei Mei (食全味美). Created by Zhu Jun, a world-renowned chef on the Airline’s International Culinary Panel2, Shi Quan Wei Mei… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates the eleven-year anniversary at its Bucharest base with 10 aircraft

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TENTH AIRCRAFT ALLOCATED, FOUR NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED IN 2018 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest airline in Romania and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, allocated the 10 aircraft and celebrated the eleven-year anniversary at its Bucharest base. The state-of-the-art 230-seater Airbus A321 aircraft will support the operations of the… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay opens newly overhauled onsite car parks

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CORNWALL, England, 2018-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Cornwall Airport Newquay has completed a major overhaul of its onsite car parks to improve the overall experience for passengers using the Airport parking facilities. The Car Park upgrades come on the back of 4 consecutive years of double digital growth, with 2017 recorded as the busiest… Read the full press release